Adam Hsu sword

[SPJ]

I heard about it.

Does anyone know anything more about it?

I do have a practice sword from college days in the 80' that was broken in practice.

The one that I kept is a Dragon Well or Long Quan Tai Chi Jian. I got it from a store in China Town, Phillie in 1999.

I am thinking about getting the Adam Hsu sword made by Han Wei.

Any comments?

:D

[GreenCloudCLF]

I bought a sword several years ago, before I knew much about anything...(I still don't know much) But an old instructor of mine let me know I had an Adam Hsu sword, and I am very happy with it.

Nice balance, weight, solid construction.s I give two thumbs up

[sean_stonehart]

I've got one. The only reason I've got one is because it seems Hanwei is scaling back production on the Practical series. The Practical IMHO kicks butt for the price & quality.

The Adam Hsu Jian is the absolute best sword I've gotten my grubby little hands on for jian practice. It's light, balanced, strong, easy to move, etc... I wish they'd had a 30 inch model when I ordered, but that's ok. Not a biggie for me.

The price I got mine at (139 +/-) I think was a little on the pricey side, but well worth it. A total champ for quality & workmanship on a large scale.

[GeneChing]

Adam Hsu discussed his new design in our Sword special (http://www.martialartsmart.net/kf2001226.html). The article drew some controversy, but it's worth checking out if you want the back story.

[Judge Pen]

I've got one. The only reason I've got one is because it seems Hanwei is scaling back production on the Practical series. The Practical IMHO kicks butt for the price & quality.

That sounds familiar. Didn't I tell you that last year? :D

[Lama Pai Sifu]

This sword just came out about 2 months ago. I was at the MAIA Supershow in Vegas in May and CAS Iberia was there and had a booth. I bought the sword there and got a chance to check out all their chinese swords, everything is top-quality. Thier Gim/Jian designed by Sifu Hsu is extemely well made, light and well balanced. I'm not sure if Tai Chi people will like it...ask my classmate Chris Jurak in the above post. As far as for traditional KF, it's a very nice sword. Highly recommended.

Best of luck in the arts,

Sifu Michael Parrella
www.nykungfu.com

[sean_stonehart]

That sounds familiar. Didn't I tell you that last year? :D

Shhh you... let us mere mortals have a moment to ourselves... :D :D

[SPJ]

I am sold.

:D :cool:

[Ben Gash]

I just checked out their site and they're bringing out a dao, quandao and miaodao in the Adam Hsu range! Seriously cool.